MOD Programme
The Mass participation; Opportunity and access; Development and growth (MOD) Programme is an after-school, mass participation programme that provides school-going youth with access to various fun-filled, play-based and modified activities in recreation and sport, as well as in arts and culture, on a daily basis.
This programme is hosted across the Province, at MOD Centres that are based at either a Primary School or a High School. Generally, Primary School-based MOD Centres act as the feeder to their neighbouring High School-based MOD Centres. In this way, the learner is presented with the opportunity to have continuous access and exposure to opportunities offered by the MOD Programme, for a period of at least 12 years.
Through various talent identification and talent development processes, the participants that display the potential for further development have the opportunity to advance their skills and talents to another level. It can be said that participation in the MOD Programme presents school-going youth with the opportunity to be part of a talent pool, especially with regard to the arts and sport, as it creates a springboard for the youth to access next-level participation and opportunities, with these types of opportunities being offered via School Sport, through its various initiatives, projects and programmes.
The programme is central to the vision of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), namely, to create a socially inclusive, creative and active Western Cape. There are currently 181 MOD Centres across the province that provide sport and recreational activities to over 40 000 registered participants from disadvantaged communities and underserved schools. MOD has expanded significantly since its introduction in 2010 and now provides employment and skills development to almost 700 community workers across the province.
DCAS offers various activities to youth through its After School Programme. We encourage learners, parents and other significant role players to invest in this holistic environment to create better opportunities for communities. Read more about the Neighbourhood Schools, After School Game Changer and Year Beyond.
FAQs
What is a MOD Centre?
• A MOD Centre is a hub for sport, recreation, arts and culture activities for learners in a community.
• Centres are usually located in one of the schools in a community and serve the community as a whole.
• MOD Centres provide a structured sport, recreation, arts and culture development curriculum for learners.
• MOD Centres are organised and run by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport.
When are these programmes run?
MOD Centre activities take place after school, usually between 14:00 and 18:00.
How much does it cost?
There is no charge for participating in the activities of a MOD Centre
Is there a MOD Centre near me?
Head Office
The MOD Programme is located within the Directorate of Sports Development, Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Western Cape Government. The directorate is divided into three subdirectorates: School Sport; Recreation; and the MOD Programme and Operational Support Unit.
School Sport Unit
This unit is responsible for specific sport and specialised sport as well as school sport.
Contact
Deputy Director: Claude Meyer
Tel: 021 483 9530
Recreation
This unit deals with recreation, including indigenous games, arts and culture, farm and community sport centres as well as the Golden Games (sport for senior citizens) and mass participation events.
Contact
Deputy Director: Philasande Macwili
Tel: 021 483 9517
MOD Programme and Operational Support
This unit provides human resources and financial management; coordination and curriculum management; information and knowledge management; project support management as well as communication support management to the Directorate: Sport Development.
Contact
Acting Deputy Director: Roderick Siljeur
Tel: 021 483 9654
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Physical Address:
Directorate: Sports Development
Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport
4th Floor
Protea Assurance Building
Greenmarket Square
Cape Town, 8001
Postal Address:
Private Bag X9067
Cape Town
8000
Eden and Central Karoo
The MOD Sport and Recreation Programme has been operational in the Eden District since mid-2010, contributing to mass participation and opportunity, talent identification and skills development for underserved schools and disadvantaged communities.
There is currently a total of 18 MOD Centres in the region, located in various primary schools and high schools. The MOD Programme provides employment and capacity building opportunities for community workers. This supports the key national imperatives for job creation and skills development.
Contact
Hendrin Tiemie
Sports and Recreation Office, De Jager Sport Complex, Voortrekker Street, Oudtshoorn
Tel: 044 272 6165
Fax: 044 272 5975
Email: dapril@westerncape.gov.za
Central Karoo
The MOD Programme has been operational in the Central Karoo District since mid-2010, contributing to mass participation and opportunity, talent identification and skills development for underserved schools and disadvantaged communities.
There is currently a total of eight MOD Centres in the region, located in primary schools, high school as well as on farms and in community centres. Plans are afoot to open more centres. The MOD Programme provides employment and capacity building opportunities for community workers. This supports the key national imperatives for job creation and skills development.
Contact
Rene Smith
Acacia Primary School, Laingsburg
Tel: 083 382 4159
Fax: 086 406 2280
Email: smithrene55@gmail.com
West Coast
The MOD Programme has been operational in the West Coast District since mid-2010, contributing to mass participation and opportunity, talent identification and skills development for underserved schools and disadvantaged communities.
There are currently a total of 18 MOD Centres in the region, located in primary schools, high schools as well as on farms and in community centres. Plans are afoot to open more centres. The MOD Programme provides employment and capacity building opportunities for community workers. This supports the national imperatives for job creation and skills development.
Contact
Cornelius Malgas
Sports and Recreation Office, Old Medical Centre, 5 Hill Street, Vredenburg
Tel: 022 713 2727
Fax: 022 719 1970
Email: Cjmalgas@westerncape.gov.za
Cape Winelands
The MOD Programme has been operational in the Cape Winelands District since mid-2010, contributing to mass participation and opportunity, talent identification and skills development for underserved schools and disadvantaged communities.
There are currently a total of 23 MOD Centres in the region, located in primary schools, high schools as well as on farms and in community centres. Plans are afoot to open more centres. The MOD Programme provides employment and capacity building opportunities for community workers. This supports the national imperatives for job creation and skills development.
Contact
Jasmaine van Wyk
Sports and Recreation Offices, 11 Van Der Lingen Street, Paarl
Tel: 021 872 1337
Fax: 021 872 1387
Email: jazzyzw.9@gmail.com
Overberg
The MOD Programme has been operational in the Cape Winelands and Overberg districts since mid-2010, contributing to mass participation and opportunity, talent identification and skills development for underserved schools and disadvantaged communities.
There are currently a total of 8 MOD Centres in the region, located in primary schools, high schools as well as on farms and in community centres. Plans are afoot to open more centres. The MOD Programme provides employment and capacity building opportunities for community workers. This supports the national imperatives for job creation and skills development.
Contact
Andries Mdabuli
15 College Street, Caledon, 7323
Tel: 028 214 7325
Fax: 086 528 3623
Metro South
The MOD Programme has been operational in District South of the Cape Metropole since mid-2010, contributing to mass participation and opportunity, talent identification and skills development for underserved schools and disadvantaged communities.
There are currently a total of 24 MODCentres in the region, located in primary schools, high schools as well as in recreation centres. Plans are afoot to open more centres. The MOD Programme provides employment and capacity building opportunities for community workers. This supports the national imperatives for job creation and skills development.
Contact
Sharon Macmahon
Western Cape Sports School, Nooiensfontein Road, Kulisriver
Tel: 072 521 3314
Office: 021 200 8446
Email: macmahon.sharon@gmail.com
Metro Central
The MOD Programme has been operational in District Central of the Cape Metropole since mid-2010, contributing to mass participation and opportunity, talent identification and skills development for underserved schools and disadvantaged communities.
There are currently a total of 23 MOD Centres in the region, located in primary schools, high schools as well as in recreation centres. Plans are afoot to open more centres. The MOD Programme provides employment and capacity building opportunities for community workers. This supports the national imperatives for job creation and skills development.
Contact
Sharon Macmahon
Western Cape Sports School, Nooiensfontein Road, Kuils River
Contact person: Sharon Macmahon
Tel: 072 521 3314
Office: 021 200 8446
E-mail: macmahon.sharon@gmail.com
Metro North
The MOD Sport and Recreation Programme has been operational in District North of the Cape Metro since mid-2010, contributing to mass participation and opportunity, talent identification and skills development for underserved schools and disadvantaged communities.
There are currently a total of 21 Mass Opportunity and Development (MOD) Centres in the region, including primary school centres, high school centres as well as recreation centres, and plans are afoot to open more centres. The programme provides employment and capacity building opportunities for community workers thus leading to job creation and skills development.
For further information on the MOD programme in the region, please use the contact details below:
Contact
Sharon Macmahon
Western Cape Sports School, Nooiensfontein Road, Kuils River
Contact person: Sharon Macmahon
Tel: 072 521 3314
Office: 021 200 8446
E-mail: macmahon.sharon@gmail.com
Metro East
The MOD Programme has been operational in District East of the Cape Metropole since mid-2010, contributing to mass participation and opportunity, talent identification and skills development for underserved schools and disadvantaged communities.
There are currently a total of 24 MOD Centres in the region, located in primary schools, high schools as well as in recreation centres. Plans are afoot to open more centres. The MOD Programme provides employment and capacity building opportunities for community workers. This supports the national imperatives for job creation and skills development.
Contact
Sharon Macmahon
Western Cape Sports School, Nooiensfontein Road, Kuils River
Tel: 072 521 3314
Office: 021 200 8446
Email: macmahon.sharon@gmail.com
What sort of activities do MOD Centres offer?
MOD Centres currently offer eight sporting codes as well as arts, dance and music activities. Contact your local MOD Centre to find out what it offers.
If I attend a school that does not have its own MOD centre, what do I do?
Any learner living in a community where a MOD Centre operates is welcome to participate in its activities.
Does the MOD Programme run during the school holidays?
Yes, there is a holiday programme available at most MOD Centres.
Do I have to play the code on offer at a MOD Centre to participate?
Not necessarily. If you don’t already play a sport, you can participate in a modified version of the game.
What are the benefits of MOD Centres?
- They complement the educational activities of schools by providing children with opportunities to develop their skills and interests after school.
- By supporting the holistic development of children through recreation and sport, MOD Centres contribute to the human and social development of the communities in which they are located.
- By engaging children in sport and recreational activities, MOD Centres help to increase the number of children joining local sport and recreation clubs and federations.
- MOD Centres assist learners to develop life skills and a healthy lifestyle.
- MOD Centres offer learners a safe place to “hang out”.
- MOD Centres assist in the identification of talented learners who may be selected for high-performance training at Sharp Centres. The most promising learners may go on to be offered a place at the Western Cape Sport School and the Dance Focus School. Sharp Centres focus on sporting and arts and culture excellence and youth development. Outstanding performers may go on to develop careers in the sport, arts and culture fields.
- MOD Centres offer employment opportunities for coaches, coordinators and administrators.